Retro Force PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Retro Force

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperPsygnosis
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Retro Force is a shooter released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Psygnosis. It blends shooter and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Psygnosis also made Wipeout 2097, Wipeout and The Adventures of Lomax for the PS1.

Retro Force supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Retro Force is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Retro Force gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Retro Force cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Reversed Joker CommandD01F7F58 ????
Infinite Energy8003E21E 2400
Infinite Lifes80015466 2400
Infinite Blast-Bombs8005DBE2 2400
PAL2NTSC8001A6E2 3C00 80152686 3C00
Max Power Mainweapons Requires GameBuster 2.2 or higherD21F7E90 0004 50000304 0000 801F7E90 0004

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Retro Force walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Retro Force FAQ

When did Retro Force come out on the PS1?

Retro Force was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Retro Force?

It was developed by Psygnosis.

Is Retro Force multiplayer?

Yes. Retro Force supports up to 4 players.

How long does Retro Force take to play?

As a shooter, Retro Force typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Retro Force on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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